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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.57, 1,753.56 and 779.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.57, 1,753.56 and 779.43 is: 1,167.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.57 : 1,753.56 = 779.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.57/1,753.56 = 779.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.57x = 1,753.56 × 779.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.57x = 1,366,777.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366,777.27/1,170.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.62

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